Question

Which of the following component of the light microscope illuminates the specimen by gathering diffuse rays from the light microscope?

(a) light source

(b) eyepiece

(c) condenser lens

(d) screws

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) condenser lens

The explanation: The substage condenser lens gathers the diffuse rays from light source and illuminates the specimen by formation of a small cone of bright light. With the help of condenser lens very small parts of the specimen can be seen after magnification.